Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted October 24, 2022 Im just a fan, but i like to think i can see when someone is taking the pi*s. I think BV knew about Lambert from the off. He was expensive and was there to win the play offs .If Buster knew before hand he was as bad keeping it quiet imho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelvinht 355 Posted October 24, 2022 Disappointed but not surprised at the patched up teams tonight. Decent night's racing, actually one of the more entertaining ones this season, so thanks to the riders who did bother turning up and putting in a good shift! Jacobsen on his 5pt average is a good start for next season. After a full season in charge, expecting a play offs team to be put together by Alex Brady Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bald Bloke 3,287 Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, kelvinht said: Disappointed but not surprised at the patched up teams tonight. Decent night's racing, actually one of the more entertaining ones this season, so thanks to the riders who did bother turning up and putting in a good shift! Jacobsen on his 5pt average is a good start for next season. After a full season in charge, expecting a play offs team to be put together by Alex Brady Needs a will to win from the owner and the manager. Sign smart , not cheap and be ruthless in changing the team. Do we have that.... We have a stadium owner that has a multi use stadium. Why are we always struggling ? Edited October 24, 2022 by Bald Bloke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted October 25, 2022 6 hours ago, szkocjasid said: If Lambert had only agreed to ride on the play-offs, transfer shouldn't have been allowed imo. No other ruder in Britain is allowed to pick & chose his meetings & decide league & pairs matches are below him. I don't disagree but AFAIK there weren't even dates for the pairs and last night's meeting when he signed. He may not even have known those fixtures existed. And I'm pretty sure BV would only have wanted to pay him for the three matches that really mattered anyway. The lack of honesty is shocking though. But sadly not surprising. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilTheAce 498 Posted October 25, 2022 Lambert injured himself at the smederna end of season do. He twisted his ankle dancing belle Vue would have been happy to announce this days ago, lynn on the other hand wanted him advertised, I’d say more of the blame is on lynn, what we done wrong is sign a rider just for play offs. But the BSPA approved that. They could have said no. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted October 25, 2022 17 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said: Lambert injured himself at the smederna end of season do. He twisted his ankle dancing belle Vue would have been happy to announce this days ago, lynn on the other hand wanted him advertised, I’d say more of the blame is on lynn, what we done wrong is sign a rider just for play offs. But the BSPA approved that. They could have said no. What a load of tosh,how long does it take to recover from a twisted ankle? Let me guess must be a whole 5-10 minutes,would he have missed a grand prix or a big pay day in poland,belle vue have dragged this great sport right down to the gutter . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therefused 819 Posted October 25, 2022 26 minutes ago, PhilTheAce said: Lambert injured himself at the smederna end of season do. He twisted his ankle dancing belle Vue would have been happy to announce this days ago, lynn on the other hand wanted him advertised, I’d say more of the blame is on lynn, what we done wrong is sign a rider just for play offs. But the BSPA approved that. They could have said no. Twisted his ankle dancing? Give it a rest ffs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur54 1,302 Posted October 25, 2022 24 minutes ago, geoff100 said: What a load of tosh,how long does it take to recover from a twisted ankle? Let me guess must be a whole 5-10 minutes,would he have missed a grand prix or a big pay day in poland,belle vue have dragged this great sport right down to the gutter . It would have healed up quickly if it had been a polish meeting 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WembleyLion 413 Posted October 25, 2022 The absence of several riders with questionable reason(s) was no great surprise and when you add in Musielak and Howarth at Sheffield sadly it is nothing more than we come to expect these days. Fortunately the racing was very good and Kurtz, Zagar and Simon Lambert did their very best to keep matters interesting on track by giving the King’s Lynn riders plenty to think about. Good to see Jason Edwards with a couple of race wins as well. Even Barbara Horley managed to add another clear and obvious error to her long list of career clangers by awarding Zagar second ahead of Jorgensen in heat 10. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhilTheAce 498 Posted October 25, 2022 A twisted ankle is not nice at all. Need to rest it up. He’s got another play off final to win in 2023 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haza 1,774 Posted October 25, 2022 Seems to me the blame lays squarely at KL feet they knew had it been confirmed mid afternoon yesterday Lambert wasn’t going to be there it definitely had a impact on how many turned up last night - that said Belle Vue must have known as well but said nothing - for those who hope for Lambert to return to British speedway I’d say last night speaks louder than words - his BV singing was suited both club and rider Lambert got a big pay cheque Belle Vue got the league title but be under no illusion Lambert and many more don’t give a s##t about British speedway . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flappy 1,605 Posted October 25, 2022 It's appalling but not surprising 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelvinht 355 Posted October 25, 2022 7 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Needs a will to win from the owner and the manager. Sign smart , not cheap and be ruthless in changing the team. Do we have that.... We have a stadium owner that has a multi use stadium. Why are we always struggling ? They don't seem to want to splash the cash for the right riders, even though a successful team will pull in a few more punters. Brady as one the sponsors as well as team managers might be prepared to help on that front... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagpuss 10,784 Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, PhilTheAce said: Lambert injured himself at the smederna end of season do. He twisted his ankle dancing belle Vue would have been happy to announce this days ago, lynn on the other hand wanted him advertised, I’d say more of the blame is on lynn, what we done wrong is sign a rider just for play offs. But the BSPA approved that. They could have said no. The issue is that the meeting was advertised with Lambert included when it was known long before tapes up that he wasn't coming, absolutely Lynn at fault. The problem is speedway fans are too nice to kick up a fuss, they are taken for granted because they allow themselves to be. As Haza says it'll all be forgotten by next March. Nothing will change until British Speedway is run by a no nonsense character who won't allow clubs and riders to take the pee, like the Polish authorities who rule with an iron fist. We shouldn't even be riding in October, the league meetings and Play Offs should be done by the end of August with September for cups and individuals. The whole thing is an utter shambles, people are expected to turn up and pay £20 with no effort, transparency or customer care from those running it. Sort it out for 2023 FFS. Edited October 25, 2022 by Bagpuss 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Col 854 Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Bagpuss said: I don't disagree but AFAIK there weren't even dates for the pairs and last night's meeting when he signed. He may not even have known those fixtures existed. The Pairs meeting at the NSS has been scheduled for this Thursday since early September I think, but if any team shows up with their "Top Two" I'll be surprised. 8 hours ago, Bald Bloke said: Really. Freddie is not a number 1 Let's see who else Kings Lynn sign! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
